Pass or Purchase Again? [vol 3]

Monday, June 15, 2015

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a good weekend-- we've hit what finally feels like some summer temperatures, but I'm enjoying the heat. I've accumulated a few more empties so I thought I would share them in today's post. I have a few book related posts and a New Orleans recap in the works that will hopefully be up in the next couple of weeks!

The Body Shop Peach Body Scrub: This was in a disappointing product post, and I actually spilled half of it when I first got it. I used the rest of it up and it actually wasn't that bad. The scent was disappointing, but it was gentle on the skin which was a plus. Will pass.

Urban Decay De-slick Setting Spray: I loooove this spray and repurchased it before I ran out, just so I had a backup on hand. My skin isn't that oily anymore, but I still enjoy this version because you can use it before you apply your makeup as well as a setting spray and some days I'm too lazy to take the time to apply a primer but I'll spritz a little of this on after my moisturizer and before my foundation and I feel like it gives me a nice smooth surface.

MAC Brush Cleaner: I love this stuff-- it makes a world of difference when it comes to washing foundation brushes. Will repurchase!

Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion+: This was a great winter moisturizer when my skin was super dry. I don't know that there's anything special about it, but it's non-irritating and non-greasy so I'm a fan. I repurchased the gel version for the summer.

Josie Maran Cleansing Oil: You might remember this stuff from my best of 2014 post, so you'll be surprised to hear I'm NOT repurchasing it again. I have a love/hate relationship with it-- love the product hate the packaging. This is the second bottle I've had that leaks and not only is it wasteful (it's expensive!) it's an oil so it's a huge mess. If it ever gets repackaged I will definitely

Benefit Hoola Bronzer: LOVE this bronzer. As you can see from below, it's not totally gone but it's so old it's time for it to hit the bucket. I have a few other bronzers I'm using and loving right now so I don't need another one, but this will be an eventual repurchase.

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Ohh definitely going to have to check out that UD De-slicking spray. I still get oily in the summer since its so hot and humid down here! And definitely interested in that brozer... perfect for summer!!

I'm dry so I haven't tried the deslick setting spray, but the all nighter is absolutely AMAZING. I use it every single day. I have wanted to try the Hoola bronzer, but didn't know if it was worth it. I might pick it up, now!

I have the Skindinavia setting sprays and I really like them for summer but I'll probably purchase the UD ones when I run out since Sephora is much more convenient and I know they're actually made by Skindinavia. I keep my little bottle and refill it for when I travel! Such a bummer about that cleansing oil, I can imagine it's a nightmare to keep clean! I really wish Hoola came in a smaller package - those boxed powders take up so much real estate in my drawers!

Don't you hate when the packaging sucks? I'm using a toner right now that I really do like but I can't stand the bottle in comes in! I feel like I waste so much of the product every time I use it! Still need to try Hoola... but I'm with you and have like 20 other bronzers so I need to stop buying them!!

I sweaaaar by All Nighter, and need to repurchase STAT. Just nothing works quite like it! I haven't tried the De-Slick but have heard great things about it too for the oilier girls. I have pretty dry skin overall with a bit of a shiny T-zone so All Nighter works well over some translucent powder on that area. And that's way more than you ever asked or needed to know about my skin ;)

I've been meaning to try that Benefit bronzer forever! I need to just take myself to Sephora and get it! I just finished using up my Matrix Biolage shampoo, which I love but can only afford if my Hairstylist friend buys it for me at the salon warehouse. I found a big bottle of Healthy Sexy Hair Soy shampoo at Ross for 12 bucks, so I'm going to give that a go!

I LOVE de-slick! I want to try the chilled one, too! I never thought of spraying it on my face before applying makeup! I wanted to love Hoola but it was too dark for my skin- everyone raves about it though! And I will be buying the brush cleaner! Thanks for the recommendation!

I absolutely love this post. I find that I always almost never re-purchase high-end items. I love venturing around, especially if I'm paying over $15 for a product. Drugstore-- completely different story.

I've always loved the UD setting sprays, but the drugstore has had so many good options lately that I haven't bought it in a while! I still need to get the MAC brush cleanser - I know so many of you are a fan of it.

I really want to try the All Night Setting Spray, I feel like it would be great for summer time when my makeup disappears within a few hours! I'm slowly but surely using up the NARS Laguna bronzer that I have so my next bronzer might be the Hoola one, because I've heard you mention it a few times!

i should send you my hoola! lol. i liked it but i just felt like it didn't give me enough colour.. although, i go from pasty white to fake tan orange in a heartbeat, so maybe it's me and not the bronzer, lol